Daring tribute to much-loved Carson (46)

East Perthshire thrill-seekers have bungee jumped off the famous ‘James Bond’ dam in Switzerland in a high octane fundraiser dedicated to a local man killed in an Algerian terrorist attack earlier this year.

East Perthshire thrill-seekers have bungee jumped off the famous ‘James Bond’ dam in Switzerland in a high octane fundraiser dedicated to a local man killed in an Algerian terrorist attack earlier this year.

A 30-strong party of family and friends made the emotional journey to Verzasca Dam in Switzerland last Wednesday to celebrate the life of Carson John Bilsland.

They were also raising money for Braemar Mountain Rescue team.

Carson (46), a former Bridge of Cally resident who worked in the oil and gas industry, was among 40 innocent people who lost their lives following a terrorist attack at the Tigantourine Gas Plant, in the North African town of In Amenas, in January.

The 720-foot Versasca Dam was made famous after it appeared in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye.

The Braemar Mountain Rescue team patrols Glenshee Ski Centre, a place which is close to the heart of the Bilsland family and where Carson used to work.

An online donations page has been set up and the current total stands at just in excess of £3700.

Christopher Bilsland (30), who lives in Blairgowrie, penned a heartfelt tribute to his late older brother on the fundraising page, which can be viewed at www.justgiving.com/carsonagenic.

He said: “Carson spent most of his free time cramming as much as possible into every single day, whether it was speed skiing, free-diving, speed-flying or anything else exciting and death-defying.

“The majority of the rest of his leisure time was spent with his loving family and friends, who came to know him as a whirlwind of fun and adventure, and a very decent human being.”

Christopher continued: “While Braemar Mountain Rescue may not seem a first choice of charity, it is one which we as a family are very grateful to have in place as we explore and enjoy the local mountains.

“The hills had a special place for Carson and he would often walk, ski or fly around Glenshee to clear his head and feel free.”

Christopher added: “During his 46 years on this earth Carson had lived all over the world due to his work in the oil and gas industry.

“During this time he had built up a wonderful network of friends and work colleagues – these people have been a rock solid source of support for the Bilsland family during a very difficult time.”